Bernice Suzanne Heinrich, age 95, of Grand Rapids, MN died Monday, December 5, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born in 1927 to John and Edna Johnson in Federal Dam, MN where she attended school.
She graduated from Boy River High School in 1946. Bernice met her future husband, William Heinrich, while waitressing at a café. They were married on April 5, 1947 and made their home on the Heinrich farm over the next 70 years. Together they raised their three children.
Bernice enjoyed camping, fishing, hosting BBQs, crocheting, and needle point. She loved to dance, enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Bernice selflessly dedicated her life to serving others. She was a longtime member of Our Redeemer Church in Cohasset.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; and two sisters.
Bernice is survived by her children: Richard, Barbara (Brian), Jeffery (Jackie); grandchildren: Andrea, Alicia, Jamie, Kris, Jennifer, Dara, Erika, Zachery, Jon, and their spouses; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be at Itasca-Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids.
She graduated from Boy River High School in 1946. Bernice met her future husband, William Heinrich, while waitressing at a café. They were married on April 5, 1947 and made their home on the Heinrich farm over the next 70 years. Together they raised their three children.
Bernice enjoyed camping, fishing, hosting BBQs, crocheting, and needle point. She loved to dance, enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Bernice selflessly dedicated her life to serving others. She was a longtime member of Our Redeemer Church in Cohasset.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; and two sisters.
Bernice is survived by her children: Richard, Barbara (Brian), Jeffery (Jackie); grandchildren: Andrea, Alicia, Jamie, Kris, Jennifer, Dara, Erika, Zachery, Jon, and their spouses; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be at Itasca-Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids.
Bernice Suzanne Heinrich, age 95, of Grand Rapids, MN died Monday, December 5, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born in 1927 to John and Edna Johnson in Federal Dam, MN where she attended school.
She graduated from Boy River High School in 1946. Bernice met her future husband, William Heinrich, while waitressing at a café. They were married on April 5, 1947 and made their home on the Heinrich farm over the next 70 years. Together they raised their three children.
Bernice enjoyed camping, fishing, hosting BBQs, crocheting, and needle point. She loved to dance, enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Bernice selflessly dedicated her life to serving others. She was a longtime member of Our Redeemer Church in Cohasset.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; and two sisters.
Bernice is survived by her children: Richard, Barbara (Brian), Jeffery (Jackie); grandchildren: Andrea, Alicia, Jamie, Kris, Jennifer, Dara, Erika, Zachery, Jon, and their spouses; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be at Itasca-Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids.
She graduated from Boy River High School in 1946. Bernice met her future husband, William Heinrich, while waitressing at a café. They were married on April 5, 1947 and made their home on the Heinrich farm over the next 70 years. Together they raised their three children.
Bernice enjoyed camping, fishing, hosting BBQs, crocheting, and needle point. She loved to dance, enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Bernice selflessly dedicated her life to serving others. She was a longtime member of Our Redeemer Church in Cohasset.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; and two sisters.
Bernice is survived by her children: Richard, Barbara (Brian), Jeffery (Jackie); grandchildren: Andrea, Alicia, Jamie, Kris, Jennifer, Dara, Erika, Zachery, Jon, and their spouses; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Burial will be at Itasca-Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids.
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